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BANGOR Husson gets $142,300 grant to help revise its curriculum Husson University announced that its school of science and humanities received a $142,300 grant to fund the school’s ongoing project, “Re-envisioning General Education.” The funds will be used to support efforts to revise Husson’s general education curriculum. The grant was awarded by the Davis Educational […]

Husson University announced that its school of science and humanities received a $142,300 grant to fund the school’s ongoing project, “Re-envisioning General Education.”

The funds will be used to support efforts to revise Husson’s general education curriculum. The grant was awarded by the Davis Educational Foundation, which was established by Stanton and Elisabeth Davis after Mr. Davis’ retirement as chairman of Shaw’s Supermarkets Inc.

KENNEBUNK

Library accepting donations for fundraising book sale

The Kennebunk Free Library is accepting donations of books, audios and videos for upcoming sales.

Their last book sale, held July 25, raised more than $1,400. The proceeds are used to fund various library projects. The library accepts donations Mondays through Wednesdays.

If the donation is more than one box, call 985-2173 to make an appointment.

LEWISTON

MPBN drive collects over 175 musical instruments

The Maine Public Broadcasting Network announced that its musical instrument drive in June collected more than 175 musical instruments.

The instruments will be refurbished and distributed to needy young musicians statewide by MPBN’s partner in this endeavor, The Gifts of Music.

“The incredible generosity and caring of our members, listeners and viewers continues to inspire all of us,” said MPBN’s President and CEO Mark Vogelzang in a press release. “The donated instruments will mean so much to those aspiring young musicians and will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark with each of them as they pursue their love of music.”

MPBN collected the instruments at its Portland, Lewiston and Bangor studios for the entire month and received a broad range of instruments.

PORTLAND

AARP seeks volunteers to help with tax preparation

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is looking for volunteers for the 2016 tax season.

Volunteers will receive all the training they need to assist individuals with the preparation of federal and state basic income tax returns. The training, provided in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, includes tax law procedures, tax form preparation and how to use tax preparation software. Volunteers are reimbursed on a limited basis for qualified program-related expenses, including mileage, and do not need to be an AARP member or a retiree to participate.

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